Features – U-High Midway

Regardless of reasons to participate in Instagram activism, results are impactful.

Carolyn Gao, Reporter
January 13, 2021

Freshman Elena Bloom gazes out her window awaiting the return to normalcy. While distance learning used to be enjoyable, students long for the days they can escape the monotonous cycle of Zoom classes.

Drained by mundane routines, students are eager for change

Audrey Park, Reporter
January 8, 2021

Sophomore Maya Herron used picnicking as a way to safely gather with friends and catch up.

Pandemic picnics: Warm weather provided chance to socialize and eat outdoors

Margot Konetzka, Reporter
December 16, 2020

Ninth grader Amy Ji has joined four clubs to meet peers, but finds it difficult to socialize as most students already know each other well.

New U-High students forced to meet their peers on Zoom

Anathea Carrigan, Assistant Editor
December 16, 2020

According to the Chicago Tribune, the City of Chicago plans to have 10,500 more bikes arrive by 2021.

Electric bikes: An efficient way to get outside and see the city

Louis Auxenfans, Reporter
December 15, 2020

Sophie poses in front of her house with her two current foster dogs. Having fostered 10 kittens and 13 dogs from PAWS Chicago, Sophie developed deep relationships with her animals and learned how it feels to make an impact on others through service.

After 23 foster animals, Sophie Raphael develops deep relationships, a dedication to service

Meena Lee, Content Manager
December 7, 2020

Students and teachers who traditionally utilize fashion to convey their personality have been forced to adjust according to the limitations of online school.

Distanced learning challenges self-expression through fashion

Colin Leslie, Reporter
November 11, 2020

Many teenagers view social media as an avenue for activism and leadership, despite the fact that it can often turn performative.

Social media empowers students to engage in activism

Krishita Dutta, Co-City Life Editor
November 3, 2020

Long hours behind a computer screen leave some students overwhelmed with their courseloads.

Over load: After demands of distance learning take toll, students contemplate adjusting schedules

Grace Holleb, Health and Wellness Editor
October 26, 2020

The graduating classes of 2021 and 2022 must learn to tackle college applications during global pandemic.

Juniors and seniors tackle college applications amid pandemic

Peter Pu, News Editor
October 20, 2020

U-High seniors are eager to vote in this year's presidential election.

Seniors prepare to go to polls, eager to represent youth vote

Ella Beiser, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2020

Brian Hewlett was appointed interim associate director in April.

Committed to founding values, Brian Hewlett has big job ahead as interim associate director

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
October 13, 2020

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